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Get inspired by the stories of CIS site coordinators, students, families, educators, administrators, and partners—all working together in schools and classrooms across the country every day!

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CIS Site Coordinator Marco and CIS Alum Esteban

Esteban: A Full Circle Moment

In November, Marco and Esteban were invited to attend CIS Nevada's annual fundraiser as guests and featured speakers. During the event, Esteban shared a beautiful speech about his experience in CIS, and as a CIS alum. CIS of Nevada also showcased their involvement in the “Being Present Matters” campaign and roles as the faces of the national PSA promotion.

Stories | Dec. 6, 2024 Read more of Esteban: A Full Circle Moment
NIEA partnership

Licensed Partner Spotlight: National Indian Education Association

This month we proudly spotlight one of our Communities In Schools Licensed Partners, the National Indian Education Association (NIEA). Together, we are working to ensure that every student, regardless of background or circumstances, has access to the resources, opportunities, and relationships they need to thrive in school and life.

Stories | Nov. 20, 2024 Read more of Licensed Partner Spotlight: National Indian Education Association
Deanna and Zoe

A Boost of Confidence Helped Zoe Soar

As a middle school student, Zoe was very quiet and stayed to herself. Like many teenagers, self-esteem and anxiety are normal emotions on a daily basis. But for Zoe, the thought of going to school felt overwhelming.

Stories | Nov. 14, 2024 Read more of A Boost of Confidence Helped Zoe Soar
CIS of Baytown's Program Director and Executive Director standing beside Alumnus Malik with a black backdrop featuring the CIS logo

Malik: My Experience at Leadership Town Hall 2024

Hi! My name is Malik. I'm an alumnus of Communities In Schools of Baytown. In September 2024, the CIS National Office invited alumni from across the country to attend their annual Leadership Town Hall, and I was able to attend!

Stories | Oct. 4, 2024 Read more of Malik: My Experience at Leadership Town Hall 2024
Stuff the Bus

Investing in Back-to-School Readiness at All Levels

Communities In Schools of Cape Fear is no stranger to preparing students to return to school.  Last year, their site coordinators provided programming and support to nearly 35,000 students.

Stories | Aug. 29, 2024 Read more of Investing in Back-to-School Readiness at All Levels

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A Story About Believing in Yourself

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The Push is a short film that follows the inspirational relationship between Darrell Smith, a caring CIS site coordinator, and Ja-Mez, who is about to graduate from high school full of self-confidence and with the promise of a bright future — an event that seemed impossible just two years earlier. The moving film provides an inside look at one of the many stories unfolding in thousands of CIS schools across America.

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